IBM ThinkPad 310E User Manual page 15

xiv
Chapter 4. Using Battery Power ............................................... 4-1
Charging the Battery Pack............................................................ 4-2
Charging with the AC Adapter ................................................ 4-2
Battery Pack Maintenance ..................................................... 4-4
Replacing the Battery Pack .......................................................... 4-5
Monitoring the Battery-Power Status ............................................ 4-7
Using the Battery-Power Status Indicator ............................... 4-7
Using the Fuel-Gauge Icon .................................................... 4-8
Preserving Battery-Pack Life........................................................ 4-9
Maximizing Battery-Powered Operation ....................................... 4-9
Using Advanced Power Management..................................... 4-9
Decreasing LCD Brightness ................................................. 4-11
Using the Battery Power-Management Function................... 4-12
Chapter 5. Protecting Your Computer ..................................... 5-1
Using the Power-On Password ..................................................... 5-2
Setting the Power-On Password............................................. 5-2
Changing the Power-On Password......................................... 5-3
Removing the Power-On Password........................................ 5-3
Entering the Power-On Password........................................... 5-3
Using the Setup Password............................................................ 5-5
Setting the Setup Password ................................................... 5-5
Changing the Setup Password ............................................... 5-6
Removing a Setup Password ................................................. 5-6
Entering the Setup Password ................................................. 5-6
Using Locks ................................................................................. 5-8
Using Locking Devices........................................................... 5-8
Affixing a Nameplate.................................................................... 5-9
Chapter 6. Installing and Removing Options .......................... 6-1
Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive..................................................... 6-2
Installing PC Cards ...................................................................... 6-4
Removing PC Cards .................................................................... 6-7
Increasing Memory Capacity ........................................................ 6-8
Installing a DIMM ................................................................... 6-8
Removing a DIMM............................................................... 6-10
Attaching an External Numeric Keypad or a Mouse.................... 6-11
Attaching an External Keyboard ................................................. 6-12
Attaching a Printer ..................................................................... 6-13